VCS Series Disc Brakes for Industrial & Marine Applications

Product catalog summary

Application
The VCS Series disc brakes are designed for static holding and dynamic stopping duties, suitable for industrial and marine applications such as conveyor drives, hoisting drums, rolling mills, winches, process lines, and cranes. The braking force is applied by springs and released by hydraulic pressure, with a maximum force of 60kN per unit.

Description
The VCS Caliper consists of two modules on either side of a mounting plate, accommodating brake discs of 20mm and over, with a minimum disc diameter of 500 mm. Each module includes a spring pack for clamping force.

Special Features

Modular construction for easy maintenance and assembly.
Rugged design with corrosion protection for challenging environments.
Low pad pressures with a pad area of 296.8 cm² (2 Pads).
Designed for dynamic use with infinite fatigue resistance.
Easy setup and adjustment for various operational requirements.
Suitable for soft braking.
Wide choice of designs based on standard components.
Global dealer network support.
Air gap adjustment from the rear.
Available monitoring sensors for brake on/off and pad adjustment.

Technical Specifications

Caliper Type	Braking Force (kN)	Release Pressure (bar)	Min Pressure for Full Retraction (bar)	Air Gap (in/mm)
VCS70	62	131	160	0.067 (1.7)
VCS60	53	113	148	0.079 (2)
VCS50	44	94	131	0.079 (2)
VCS40	35	75	113	0.079 (2)
VCS30	25	54	94	0.079 (2)

Braking forces are at the stated air gap, increasing with reduced air gap settings. Nominal force assumes fully bedded pads with a friction coefficient of 0.4.

Catalog excerpts

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Altra Industrial Motion VCS Series Disc Brakes for Industrial & Marine Applications

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VCS Series Disc Brakes Application The VCS Series (modular) disc brake has been specifically designed for both static holding and dynamic (emergency) stopping duty. The braking force is applied by springs located in each module and released by hydraulic pressure. The rate of application and release can be controlled. Depending on the spring pack selected, a maximum braking force of 60kN can be achieved per brake unit. VCS brakes can be used on a wide variety of industrial and marine applications including conveyor drives, hoisting drums, rolling mills, winches, process lines, and cranes. Description...

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